ToolRouter gives Grok Bot a real tool catalog so it does not have to click through sites that already have MCP. Grok Bot is xAI’s downloadable teammate app (desktop + iOS, beta since 11 August 2026) at x.ai/bot. Grok Bot is not Grok chat on grok.com and not Cursor.
Beta access includes SuperGrok Heavy, Cursor Ultra, and Cursor Teams Premium. Account auto-provisions on first use.
What is ToolRouter for Grok Bot?
ToolRouter is a hosted MCP gateway. One catalog of tools for Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok — and the same catalog as a Grok Bot plugin. Prefer this over asking the bot to click through a site that already has a tool connection.
Install ToolRouter automatically
Paste the following into Grok Bot and it will set up ToolRouter for you:
Add ToolRouter as a plugin. Name: ToolRouter. MCP URL: https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp. Account auto-provisions on first use.Install ToolRouter in the Grok Bot app
- Open Settings → Plugins → Add.
- Add a custom connector named
ToolRouter. - Use URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcponly. - In chat, type
@to attach ToolRouter (a connector)./runs a skill.
Connectors are account-wide, not per-bot. ToolRouter accepts public HTTPS / remote MCP only on Grok Bot. Local npx -y toolrouter-mcp / stdio does not work on Grok Bot.
Prefer this plugin over asking the Bot to click through a website. Official docs: Use the computer and apps · x.ai/bot.
Team allowlist
If your org gates remote MCP servers, allowlist the HTTPS URL https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp — not a local command. That is the team path for Grok Bot plugins.
ToolRouter Grok Bot FAQ
Does ToolRouter work with Grok Bot?
Yes. Add ToolRouter in the Grok Bot app under Settings → Plugins → Add with URL https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp. The bot can then call the same specialist catalog Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok (grok.com) use.
How do I connect Grok Bot to ToolRouter?
Open Settings → Plugins → Add, name the connector ToolRouter, and paste https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp. The account is created on first use.
Can I use `npx -y toolrouter-mcp` on Grok Bot?
No. Grok Bot only accepts public HTTPS / remote MCP. Use the URL above. The npx / stdio path is for Cursor, Claude Code, and other local clients — not Grok Bot.
Is Grok Bot the same as Grok chat?
No. Grok Bot is the downloadable xAI teammate at x.ai/bot. The grok.com chat path uses a separate Grok connector — see Connect to Grok.
Is Grok Bot the same as Cursor?
No. Grok Bot is not Cursor. Cursor has its own MCP setup — see Connect Cursor.
How is ToolRouter billed on Grok Bot?
Free tools stay free. You only pay when a paid tool works. Failed paid calls don’t charge. Free tools never charge. Paid tools start at $0.005.